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Newspaper

Elyria Reporter

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1901

Page

4

Legal Fight Over Butterine Laws Faces Higher Courts

The Pure Food Commission fights butterine and oleomargarine rules in Ohio with eastern manufacturers contesting the law. Standard Competition of Langdon, Cincinnati dealers, and Wilson J. Lambert prepare demurrers arguing constitutional flaws in May 16 1894 act sections one and four. The plan targets both state and federal courts to push rulings to the highest courts.

Ohno Standard Batteriue Company Langdon District of Columbia Cincinnati Standard Company Wilson J. Lambert Washington Lambert United States Ohio

Destructive Lake Lakeship Losses Prompt Insurance Rise

The season ends with 51 boats destroyed valued at 814700 and 668 others damaged. Affected vessels include 123 in crowded channels, 87 serious fires, 203 boats aground, 407 collision injuries, 145 went ashore, 68 leaking or waterlogged, 46 disabled, 12 foundered with crew. Lima kilns area worst with 34 ships. Ice blockage in St Clair river caused 3 disasters. Drydocks crowded as ships await repairs. underwriters to cover bills.

Lake Huron Lake Erie Lima Kilns Detroit River St. Clair River Chain of

Election of Officers of Richard Alen Post G A R

At a regular meeting of Richard Alen Post G A R officers were elected for the ensuing year. Post Commander Xenophon Peck S V A E Stiwald J V commander Hugh Kelble Chaplain GC B Spring Officer of the day A D Mynderse Officer of the guard Elwin Daily Surgeon Chauncey Hurlbut Representatives M J McAvoy L T Hanshett Alternates W S Crandal Alfred Bates Jr Trustee A F Parsons

Richard Alen Xenophon Peck S. V A. E. Stiwald J. V Hugh Kelble B. Spring A. D. Mynderse Elwin Daily Chauncey Hurlbut M. J. McAvoy L. T. Hanshett W. S. Crandal Alfred Bates Jr A. F. Parsons

Real Estate Transfers in Lorain County and Surrounding Areas

Multiple transfers recorded including H P Busha to Bon gard Ziegman of lot 26 in Lorain for 175 dollars. Clarissa Bemis to Bernard Bemis for undivided one seventh of lot 8 tract I Black River 84 acres for 1 dollar. Morse to Kneisel middle part of lot 50 township 6 range 19 Western Reserve 40 acres plus 26 87 100 acres south of Baldwin Road Brownhelm 8800 dollars. Castle Baker to Frank Baker south part of lot 8 Eaton 68 acres for 1 dollar. Anna Bugby to Uovho Spitzer lot 88 Grafton 1600 dollars. William Sherman to Rhoda Sherman part of section 7 Avon 118 100 acres for 1 dollar. Albert Burke administrator to Stevenson Burke part of lot 69 Eaton 2357 dollars. Stevenson Burke north part of lot 36 and southwest part of lot 29 Ridgeville 5 acres for 2167 dollars plus Phelps farm Eaton 43 acres 2585 dollars.

H. P Sarah S. Busha Bongard Ziegman W. B. Thompson Lorain Clarissa A. Bemis Bernard D. Bemis Black River H. G Insz M. Morse Adam Kneisel Western Reserve Baldwin Road Brownhelm Castle Baker Frank F. Baker Eaton Anna E Lewis K. Bugby Uovho Spitzer Grafton William Sherman Rhoda Sherman Avon Albert D. Burke Stevenson Burke Ridgeville Phelps Farm Mores Nun

Trial of Nagy for Murder Dominates Lorain Court

The trial of John Nagy for the murder of Joseph Kovacs on October 20 at a South Lorain boarding house proceeds slowly. The case draws limited local interest due to foreign-language tensions and Nagy’s English ability. Over thirty state witnesses remain, with evidence suggesting a preexisting feud and heavy drinking the fatal night.

John Nagy Hungarav Gleran Joseph Kovacs Lorain Olsde Aegree Mather Nagy Momkiy Hovaes

Common Meas Court Divorce Suit and Related Actions

Arthur M Baxter sues Nettie O for divorce alleging three years of willful desertion after a February marriage in Mentor Ohio. Plaintiff lives in Lorain. wife in West Mentor. Also Darius C Gladding vs E and W By for $1000 damages from a Lorain streetcar collision. Plaintiff Webster represents. Johnson defends. Cassie Wack visited Wellington Thursday with Mrs L Dibble.

Arthur M. Baxter Nettie O Baxter Thompson and Glitsch Mentor Loraim West Mentor Darius C. Gladding W. By IL A. Webster G. Johnson Lorain Cassie Wack Wellington

Whist Club Banquet Honors Elyria Members

Fourteen members of the Elyria Duplicate Whist club traveled to Cleveland on Monday evening for a banquet at the Colonial Hotel marking the end of a game series. Trophies were awarded to Afre Prentiss and Mr. Taylor. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Allen, Mr. and Mrs. B. C. Prentiss, Miss Lersch, Miss Johnson, Miss Smith, Miss Hill, Miss Prentiss, Mr. Masterton, Mr. Gilbert, Mr. Taylor, Arthur Lerch, and Reefy.

Elyria Cleveland Colonial Hotel Prentiss Taylor E. F. Allen 8. C. Prentiss Misa Lersch Miss Johnson Miss Smith Missf Hill Miss Prentiss Messra Masterton Gilbert Arthur Lereoh Reefy

Fatal wreck on OC L and W near Bridgeport

An OC L and W engine plunged forty feet after colliding with a hand car near Bridgeport on Saturday. Engineer Fowler and fireman James Alexander were pulled from the wreck unconscious, with Alexander's back broken and Fowler suffering internal injuries. The derailment tore rails and ties, blockading the line as trains diverted via the W and L E.

OC. L. and Bridgeport Fowler James Alexander Alexander

Friendships Across Parties In The Senate

In the senate strong ties cross party lines among leaders and rank and file. Senator Bacon of Georgia maintains warm friendships with Republicans while Senator Aldrich, a Republican leader, bonds with older Democrats. Senator Proctor of Vermont cherishes close ties with Senator Mallory of Florida, a former Confederate Army and Navy veteran. Ex Confederates and ex Federals are commonly found as intimate friends in both houses. For Sale a complete job printing outfit two presses card cutter and stock. Arthur QC Moore BR D No 3 Elyria Fuller Nelson addition South Side.

Senate Bacon Georgia Aldrich Proctor Vermont Mallory Florida Arthur QC Moore Elyria Fuller- Nelson South Side

Discovery promises frost-free shop windows in Lorain

C H Hunt of the Lorain Gas Company claims a simple system will keep store windows frost free. He used a small electric fan to clear a frozen front window in ten minutes and later installed seventeen fans on Broadway. The plan circulates warm air to melt ice and keep panes dry, with the gas company donating fans for merchants to test during the holidays.

C. H. Hunt Lorain Gas Company Lorain Democrat Hunt Broadway Gas Company

McKinley as Hanna Knew Him in National Magazine

Senator Mark Hanna of Ohio will publish a series on William McKinley in the January National Magazine from Boston. He claims no other man was so warmly in touch with McKinley and will share character assessments and career incidents. Subscriptions and single-copy details are given, with pricing and address.

Boston Mark Hanna Ohio William McKinley McKinley National Washington W. W. Potter Co Weat Kirst Street

A New Road Hearing On Lorain Street Railway Route

County commissioners held a Saturday morning hearing on building a highway along the Lorain Street Railway private right of way between Lorain and Elyria. W D Plant of Sheffield Land Company and nearby farmers argued the reciprocity of needs between farmers and electric line developers. The board pledged to survey the ground in a few days and insisted the roadway be wide enough for safety.

Lorain Elyria W. D. Plant Sheffield Land Company

Vintage Tableware Sale Highlights Early 20th Century Pieces

A catalog of ornate wares includes vases nut bowls steins tankards cracker jars and chocolate pots along with sugar and cream sets pudding bowls bread and butter plates and matching water sets showcasing a curated assortment of fine serving pieces for collectors and decorators.

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